The presence of antibodies for hepatitis a virus in amazonia Didelphis marsupialis (Vertebrata, Marsupialia)

Authors

  • Manoel do Carmo P. Soares Instituto Evandro Chagas
  • Gilberta Bensabath Instituto Evandro Chagas
  • Amélia P. A. Travassos da Rosa Instituto Evandro Chagas

Keywords:

Hepatite Viral, Vírus da Hepatite A, Didelphis marsupialis, Reservatórios

Abstract

Anti-HAV was detected by enzyme - immunoassay in sera collected from 6 (18,75%) of 32 Didelphis marsupialis trapped in the Amazon region. No anti-HAV were found in the sera from 136 other wild animals, including small rodents, reptiles and other marsupials.

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Published

1987-04-01

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 2 (1987)

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

Soares, M. do C. P., Bensabath, G., & Rosa, A. P. A. T. da. (1987). The presence of antibodies for hepatitis a virus in amazonia Didelphis marsupialis (Vertebrata, Marsupialia) . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 29(2), 110-111. https://revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/28501